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Video: Why All Women Should Try Solo Backpacking

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“I think it’s absolutely vital and necessary for a woman to experience the backcountry by herself,” says Kalen Thorien, a professional big mountain skier and adventurer. Watch for more on why women should try solo backpacking and to get some of her tips on making it happen.